Ridgewood is reported to be a neighborhood with a notable restaurant scene. The area has undergone gentrification from its rural farmland roots and is now a destination for dining, with several outlets highlighting its best restaurants and inclusion in lists of top new restaurants in the New York area. The neighborhood's status as a desirable location is further indicated by its ranking as a top neighborhood to watch, although it is unclear if this refers to Ridgewood in Queens or another location.